Records of divorce in Skagit County, Washington, are available through several channels. SkagitCourt.us allows you to find publicly accessible information about divorce records in the county. Additionally, you can contact the court that issued the divorce decree, the county clerk's office, or the Washington State Department of Health — Vital Records office. Online search tools, personal visits, and mail requests are all viable ways to obtain the necessary document.
Skagit Divorce Records Search
In Skagit County, divorce records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office, which is the official custodian of all Superior Court cases. It is the Superior Court that handles divorce cases in the state of Washington. The collection includes divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and related procedural documents.
Separate from court cases, the Washington State Department of Health maintains a registry of divorce certificates — these are shorter documents confirming the fact of divorce. Order a certificate online through the DOH website.
To search for information on a specific case, use the name and case number search system on the Washington Courts website. Note: the data on this portal is for reference purposes and does not replace the official court record.
Skagit County Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Skagit
In Washington, all divorce cases (dissolution of marriage) are handled by the Superior Court. Once a judge signs the final decree, it is filed with the Skagit County Clerk's Office. This office maintains the complete court file — from the initial petition to the final decree.
If you need the actual court case — the full text of the decree, property settlement agreement, or custody order — contact the Superior Court Clerk. If a short certificate confirming the fact of divorce (divorce certificate) is sufficient, it is issued by the State Department of Health.
- Court documents (decree, settlement, custody orders) → Skagit County Superior Court Clerk's Office
- Divorce certificate (vital record certificate) → Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics
Skagit County Superior Court Clerk
Washington State Department of Health — Vital Records
For records dating from 1900 and later, the Washington State Digital Archives may contain digitized indexes of Skagit County Superior Court cases. Access to court records is governed by General Rule 31 (GR 31) and the Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Some materials — such as parties' financial declarations or sealed documents — may be restricted from public access.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Skagit
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate — Department of Health | $25.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional certificate copy (in one order) | $25.00 each | With the main order |
| Copy of court document (Superior Court Clerk) | $0.50 per page | Usually 1–5 business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $5.00 for certification + copying cost | 1–5 business days |